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#CancelColbert

More recently, Stephen was at the heart of an Internet controversy when a joke about the Washington Redskins was posted, without context, on Twitter. The hashtag #CancelColbert spread like wildfire until he finally responded on his show. less

More recently, Stephen was at the heart of an Internet controversy when a joke about the Washington Redskins was posted, without context, on Twitter. The hashtag #CancelColbert spread like wildfire until he ... more

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Not the only Colbert

One of Stephen's 11 siblings, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, ran for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in 2013, but lost to Mark Sanford, R-S.C.

One of Stephen's 11 siblings, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, ran for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in 2013, but lost to Mark Sanford, R-S.C.

In 2007, Stephen announced on the "Colbert Report" he was going to run for president, both as a Republican and a Democrat. He later dropped out, but not before getting viewers to donate over a $180,000 to students in South Carolina and Pennsylvania. less

In 2007, Stephen announced on the "Colbert Report" he was going to run for president, both as a Republican and a Democrat. He later dropped out, but not before getting viewers to donate over a $180,000 to ... more

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Colbert, Ph.D.

Stephen is the holder of an honorary doctorate of Fine Arts from Knox College.

Stephen is the holder of an honorary doctorate of Fine Arts from Knox College.

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Sexiest male anchor

In 2006, Stephen was named the 2nd Sexiest TV News Anchor by Maxim Online. He was the only man on the list.

In 2006, Stephen was named the 2nd Sexiest TV News Anchor by Maxim Online. He was the only man on the list.

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Holy roller

Stephen is a practicing Roman Catholic and is a Sunday school teacher. In 2011, on the "Colbert Report," he and musician Jack White had a Catholic throwdown where both tried to out-Catholic the other.

Stephen is a practicing Roman Catholic and is a Sunday school teacher. In 2011, on the "Colbert Report," he and musician Jack White had a Catholic throwdown where both tried to out-Catholic the other.

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The city of Oshawa in Ontario, Canada, has a Stephen Colbert Day thanks to a bet he made with then-Mayor John Gray.

The city of Oshawa in Ontario, Canada, has a Stephen Colbert Day thanks to a bet he made with then-Mayor John Gray.

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Colbert spider

A species of the trapdoor spider is named after Stephen after he, his words, "shamelessly begged on national television" for an animal to be named after him. Dubbed the Aptostichus stephencolberti, the spider can be found along California's coastline. Also the "t" in colberti is silent. less

A species of the trapdoor spider is named after Stephen after he, his words, "shamelessly begged on national television" for an animal to be named after him. Dubbed the Aptostichus stephencolberti, the spider ... more

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'The greatest gift'

In January 2010, Stephen's "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All" won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The album features the vocal stylings of musicians Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson and others. less

In January 2010, Stephen's "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All" won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The album features the vocal stylings of musicians Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson and ... more

In 2009, NASA named a treadmill aboard the International Space Station the "Combined Operational Load-Bearing External Resistance Treadmill" or COLBERT for short.

In 2009, NASA named a treadmill aboard the International Space Station the "Combined Operational Load-Bearing External Resistance Treadmill" or COLBERT for short.

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Operation Iraqi Stephen

In a four-episode series within the "Colbert Report," Stephen underwent the U.S. Army's basic training regimen in Baghdad, Iraq. At the end of the series, U.S. President Barack Obama ordered Stephen's head to be shaved in front of cheering troops. less

In a four-episode series within the "Colbert Report," Stephen underwent the U.S. Army's basic training regimen in Baghdad, Iraq. At the end of the series, U.S. President Barack Obama ordered Stephen's head to ... more

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Emmy stealer

Did you know Stephen, the "Daily Show's" Jon Stewart and "The Office" star Steve Carrell stole Ricky Gervais' Emmy Award? Gervais would later get it back from a stone-faced Carrell a year later.

Did you know Stephen, the "Daily Show's" Jon Stewart and "The Office" star Steve Carrell stole Ricky Gervais' Emmy Award? Gervais would later get it back from a stone-faced Carrell a year later.

Stephen is married and has three children with his wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert.

Stephen is married and has three children with his wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert.

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White House host

Stephen was invited to the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2006. Despite his character being a lampoon of Republicans and other conservative principles, he was just a few yards from then U.S. President George W. Bush. That didn't stop him from satirizing Bush and the media in attendance. less

Stephen was invited to the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2006. Despite his character being a lampoon of Republicans and other conservative principles, he was just a few yards from then U.S. ... more

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The Colbert movie bump

Stephen has had cameo roles in a number of television shows and movies, including "The Office" and "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug."

Stephen has had cameo roles in a number of television shows and movies, including "The Office" and "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug."

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